Angostura Orange Bitters

Name: Angostura Orange Bitters
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100ml & 56 Proof

Angostura Orange Bitters is a Bitters from the Angostura Bitters brand hailing from Venezuela.

What is Angostura Orange Bitters?

Angostura Orange Bitters adds a zesty citrus twist to cocktails, enhancing their flavor profile with a blend of tropical oranges and spices. Interestingly, despite its name and orange flavor, this product doesn't actually contain any orange peel - instead, it derives its citrus notes from a proprietary mix of tropical fruits and herbs.

Why do we love Angostura Orange Bitters?

Angostura Orange Bitters stands out from other bitters with its vibrant, zesty orange flavor derived from hand-peeled Caribbean oranges, offering a bright citrus kick without the sweetness found in orange liqueurs. Unlike many orange bitters that rely on dried peels or essential oils, Angostura's proprietary blend includes exotic spices and botanicals, creating a complex and versatile flavor profile that enhances both classic and modern cocktails.

How do you drink Angostura Orange Bitters?

Angostura Orange Bitters shine brightest when used to add depth and complexity to cocktails, particularly those featuring gin, vodka, or light rum as the base spirit. While they can be enjoyed year-round, these bitters truly come into their own during warm summer evenings, perfectly complementing citrus-forward drinks and pairing beautifully with light, fresh dishes like grilled fish or summer salads.

Discover some of our favorite recipes.

$12.99

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Tasting Notes

How It's Made

Fun Facts

Product Details

Nose: Sharp citrus notes dominate, primarily orange zest and peel. Underlying hints of cardamom, coriander, and nutmeg add complexity. A subtle woody aroma reminiscent of cedar rounds out the bouquet.

Palate: Intense orange flavor hits first, followed by a blend of warm spices. Cinnamon and clove emerge, balanced by a slight bitterness. The mouthfeel is oily and coating. Traces of gentian root provide an earthy undertone.

Finish: Long-lasting and warming. The orange flavor lingers, gradually giving way to a dry, pleasantly bitter aftertaste. Spice notes continue to evolve, with star anise becoming more prominent. A subtle sweetness reminiscent of burnt sugar appears at the very end.

Angostura Orange Bitters are crafted through a meticulous process of macerating orange peels and spices in a neutral spirit, followed by distillation to extract the essential oils and flavors. What makes their production unique is the use of a secret blend of tropical botanicals and spices, alongside the orange peels, which gives these bitters their distinctive complexity and depth.

Angostura Orange Bitters were originally created to combat scurvy in the Royal Navy. The high concentration of vitamin C from orange peels, combined with the medicinal properties of various herbs and spices, made it a practical (and tasty) solution for long sea voyages.

Despite its name, Angostura Orange Bitters don't contain any angostura bark. The "Angostura" in the name refers to the company that produces them, not an ingredient. This often leads to confusion among cocktail enthusiasts and bartenders alike.

The exact recipe for Angostura Orange Bitters is so secretive that only five people in the world know it. These "guardians of the formula" are not allowed to travel together or be in the same place at the same time to protect the recipe's integrity.

Main Ingredient: Orange Peel
Country of Origin: Venezuela

Cocktail Recipes

Pomegranate Fig Sour

Ingredients

1.5 oz Mahia

1.5 oz pomegranate juice

.25 oz freshly squeezed lemon juice

.5 oz honey syrup*

1 egg white

dash of orange bitters

dash of Angostura bitters

cinnamon stick

fig and or apples slices to garnish

Directions

In a cocktail shaker without ice, add the Mahia, pom juice, lemon juice, and honey syrup. Then add an egg white, and the two bitters, according to your preference. (We like to go heavy on bitters!) Dry shake (still no ice) to fluff up the egg white. Add ice and shake again. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass and garnish with a fresh grating of cinnamon, ½ a fresh fig, and/or fresh apple slices.

Saramago

Ingredients

Del Maguey Vida Mezcal, as a rinse

2 oz Lalo Tequila Blanco

.75 oz Baldoria Dry Vermouth

.5 oz. St-Germain

1 dash orange bitters

grapefruit twist, for garnish

Directions

Rinse your coupe with mezcal, then discard. Stir the rest of the ingredients on ice until very cold. Strain into prepared coupe. Express grapefruit twist over the drink and garnish with it.